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Pope Francis waves during the Angelus on Jan. 7; he offered pilgrims gathered in St. Peter's Square a reflection on baptism.

Pope Francis: If You Don’t Know the Date of Your Baptism, Look It Up

The Holy Father reminds the faithful of the importance of celebrating the anniversary of becoming a child of God and heir to the kingdom of heaven.

Courtney Mares/CNA Vatican January 7, 2024

Pope Francis baptizes a child in the Sistine Chapel on Jan. 9.

Pope Francis Baptizes Babies in Sistine Chapel for 1st Time Since COVID-19 Declared a Pandemic

The Pope baptized 16 babies on the feast of the Baptism of the Lord. He told the parents of the seven boys and nine girls that their task was to safeguard their children’s Christian identity.

CNA Staff Vatican January 9, 2022

Above is the central panel of the Baptism of Christ triptych in the Church of Our Lady Across the Dyle in Mechelen, Belgium.

Jesus Does Not Go Into the Water Alone; He Takes Us With Him

User’s Guide to Sunday: A Reflection on the Baptism of the Lord

Msgr. Charles Pope Sunday Guide January 6, 2022

Bishop Paprocki Reflects on the Recent Violent Capitol Lockdown

The bishop of Springfield, Ill. considers the recent riots at the US Capitol posing critical questions that every Catholic should reflect upon during this crucial time.

Bishop Thomas John Paprocki Features January 12, 2021